I think this is what I'll probably end up doing, just getting something I can afford in the immediate future. I'd rather have something that gets the job done this summer than save through the winter...

Sounds like the Striker is more up my alley. How does that lean bar hold up?

Gonna give the Hookjaw a look too. I'll let you know when I'm back in town later in the summer. Definitely want to get...

Thanks for the info. Maybe a used NRS would be a better option since I definitely want something that can handle overnights and the nantahala.

Nice fkn fish.

I'll definitely give swimmy a...

Makes me feel better about collecting skis.
You catch any?

Been looking into fly rafts and came across this company: https://www.flycraftusa.com/pages/stealth-boat-packages
Seems like these would serve me well in MT and on the smaller rivers in NC....